Gros Morne Summit Loop
The technical upper circuit climbs the gully, crosses the plateau and descends Ferry Gulch.
Route overview
Ascend the marked gully, cross the summit and descend Ferry Gulch to rejoin the approach.
This record isolates the official upper mountain section for users comparing route variants. It requires the full 9 km approach for access and adds loose rock, alpine exposure and difficult route-finding in cloud.
Trail facts
- Country
- Canada
- Region
- Gros Morne National Park, Newfoundland and Labrador
- Distance
- 8 km loop from base platform
- Typical duration
- 3.5–5.5 hours plus approach time
- Difficulty
- Hard
- Elevation gain
- 537 m from base platform
- Best season
- June 28 through autumn in clear stable weather
- Trail type
- Loop
Access and logistics
- Permits and access
- No day permit; Ferry Gulch camping requires permit
Safety context
Check current official conditions, closures, weather and access rules before departure. Check current official conditions, closures, weather and access rules before departure.
Poor visibility, severe wind, cold, loose rock, route-finding and fatigue
Highlights
Summit plateau, Ten Mile Pond gorge, rock ptarmigan habitat and Ferry Gulch
Why find a buddy
Best with a capable partner for route-finding and conservative turnarounds.
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